In Stitches || December 2014

The last month of 2014, saw some lovely moments rise up in the world of comedy. Some which were expected like the Big Fat Quiz of the Year, which is always a treat, and then some not so expected like Noel Fielding's tour being postponed. But lets get straight into the round-up for December 2014, as we've got quite a lot to cover!

Toast of London Series 3 Confirmed

Last months round-up saw much discussion towards Matt Berry's Channel 4 hit, 'Toast of London'. Fans were up in arms celebrating, as it was announced that series three was on the horizon for 2015. Although it is argued that 'Toast' has rather low viewing figures, the whacky show has gained a cult following, only increasing its success. So make sure to be on the look out for series three, and while we're all waiting on updates for series three, why not catch up on the previous two on 4od here. 

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The British Comedy Awards 2014

A special treat towards the run up to Christmas, is the always brilliant 'The British Comedy Awards' presented by Jonathan Ross. This years awards, saw continuous jokes and references to its sponsor Lidl as well as Jack Whitehall winning King of Comedy for the fourth year running. A favourite up and coming comedian of mine, Nick Helm, won 'Best Comedy Breakthrough Artist' from his work on the BBC Three programme 'Uncle'. A few old favourite faces won including Katherine Parkinson for 'Best TV Comedy Actress' and everybody's favourite Monty Python came away with the 'Lifetime Achievement Award'.

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An Evening with Noel Fielding Postponed

Fans of 'The Mighty Boosh' and 'Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy' know the great man behind it all Noel Fielding had been venturing around the UK with his brother Mike Fielding and Tom Meeten on his latest stand-up tour. I had the chance to go watch one of the brilliant shows in November in Manchester Apollo, and it wasn't a disappointed. Due to such a high demand and success, extra dates were put on that ran into 2015. Sadly however, the dates which were supposed to start in late January have now been postponed to December time. Its recently come to light that the change came about due to unforeseen filming commitments in 2015. A list of the new dates has been placed on TVO, for those who have booked tickets (like myself) as some tickets may no longer be valid please check here. 

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Nevermind The Buzzcocks Christmas Special

Carrying on with more Noel Fielding based news, was the Christmas Special to 'Nevermind The Buzzcocks' alongside Phill Jupitus and host Rhod Gilbert. This years special showed no exception with the outfits, as we saw both panellists dressed as Wizard, X Factor judge Louis Walsh as Joko Ono, singer Melissa Steel as East 17, comedian Lloyd Langford as a choir boy alongside Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock. The show had its usual conventions going on with several Christmas themed questions, and an identity parade which featured The Snowman. You can watch it over on iplayer by clicking here. 

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Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2014

If one brilliant panel show wasn't enough, then after all the Christmas cheer was over you could sink your teeth into BFQOTY which you stuff your face with turkey leftovers. This year saw the return of the much loved, Richard Ayoade and the quiz's usual host Jimmy Carr. The other team members consisted of Mel B, Sarah Millican, David Mitchell, Kevin Bridges and Micky Flanagan. The teams this year, unlike others seemed more focused of actually gaining points and winning although that didn't stop unconventional bouts of the weird and wonderful from peering its head. You can relive the night simply by clicking here. 

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